India, June 25 -- Talent and hard work are the cornerstones of sporting success. But in the 21st century, with advances in science, the right equipment and gear can often make the difference between winning and losing. Likewise, Indian athlete Harmanjot Singh lavished praise on his gear, which helped him put in a good show at the TCS World 10k in Bengaluru. The 30-year-old is also currently associated with ASICS, a Japanese footwear brand.

Despite finishing 17th in the overall standings, he came out on top in the Indian Elite Men's section, ahead of Shailesh Kushwaha and Deepak Bhatt. He also missed the national record by just one second. Earlier in the year, he also missed out on a gold medal at the Asian Cross-Country C'ships in Japan,...